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CVE-2008-2316

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FAUCET Score

CVE-2008-2316 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in the hashlib module of Python 2.5.2 and earlier, specifically within _hashopenssl.c. This flaw could allow attackers to compromise cryptographic digests, particularly when processing data exceeding 4GB. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity with network access, low attack complexity, and potential for partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.

Impacted Technologies

VendorProductVersion(s)CPE
<= 2.5.2CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

CVSS Data

CVSS version used by this source: 2.0

7.5HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality Impact
PARTIAL
Integrity Impact
PARTIAL
Availability Impact
PARTIAL
Access Vector
NETWORK
Access Complexity
LOW
Authentication
NONE
Exploitability Score
10.0
Impact Score
6.4
CvssVersion
2.0

Exploit Intelligence

EPSS Score
3.49%
Probability of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS Percentile
87.9%
Percentile rank of EPSS score among Peer Group
As of 2026-07-28
Model: v2026.06.15
This CVE's current EPSS score of 0.0349 is in the 79th percentile among its peer group of 51,553 CVEs.

Social Chatter

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.4 GitHub mentions.

Media Mentions

No media coverage found for this CVE.

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.

Remediation

Vendor Advisories (1)

redhatCVE-2008-2316Low

python: integer overflow in hashlib module

Jul 24, 2008

References

bugs.gentoo.org / attachment.cgi
Exploit
bugs.gentoo.org / show_bug.cgi
Third Party Advisory
lists.apple.com / archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
Mailing List
lists.opensuse.org / opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.html
Third Party Advisory
secunia.com / advisories/31305
Broken Link
secunia.com / advisories/31332
Broken Link
secunia.com / advisories/31358
Broken Link
secunia.com / advisories/31365
Broken Link
secunia.com / advisories/31473
Broken Link
secunia.com / advisories/31518
Broken Link
secunia.com / advisories/31687
Broken Link
secunia.com / advisories/33937
Broken Link
security.gentoo.org / glsa/glsa-200807-16.xml
Third Party Advisory
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com / vulnerabilities/44173
VDB Entry
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com / vulnerabilities/44174
VDB Entry
slackware.com / security/viewer.php
Third Party Advisory
support.apple.com / kb/HT3438
Third Party Advisory
wiki.rpath.com / Advisories:rPSA-2008-0243
Third Party Advisory
mandriva.com / security/advisories
Third Party Advisory
novell.com / support/search.do
Third Party Advisory
securityfocus.com / archive/1/495445/100/0/threaded
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
securityfocus.com / bid/30491
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
ubuntu.com / usn/usn-632-1
Third Party Advisory
vupen.com / english/advisories/2008/2288
Broken LinkThird Party Advisory